No Kings, No Wars | Ep. 245

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Jun 19, 2025

Tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, with firsthand accounts exposing the crisis in Tehran. A provocative discussion ensues around the 'No Kings' protest movement and the radical idea of running states like corporations. Meanwhile, the morality of deportation policies sparks heated debate, revealing the human impact behind political decisions. The conversation also touches on generational shifts in attitudes toward drinking and engagement with the news, highlighting a new wave of health-conscious behaviors among Gen Z.

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ANECDOTE

Firsthand Tehran Crisis Reports

Arman Assadi shares firsthand accounts from family in Tehran about severe shortages and government internet shutdowns.
Starlink was crucial before the government cut internet to prevent protest coordination and panic amid bombings.

INSIGHT

Iran's Nuclear Ambitions Explained

Iran desires nuclear weapons primarily for power projection and self-defense, not immediate attack.
Mutual assured destruction makes actual use unlikely but having nukes shifts regional power dynamics.

INSIGHT

Iran Conflict as Regime Change

The conflict with Iran is fundamentally a regime change operation, according to the conversation.
The situation parallels Iraq's 2003 lead-up but with distinct differences worth noting.

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